Latest News Open menu Search 860 results rss Open menu 12 November 2020 More efficient conversion of heat into electricity by tinkering with nanostructure Researchers TU Delft have not only been able to explain how nano-structures in thermoelectric materials can improve energy efficiency but they also propose a commercially more attractive way to manufacture nano-structured thermoelectric materials, increasing the chances for mass-production of thermoelectric energy. Their results were published in Nano Energy. Read more 10 November 2020 TU Delft maritime hydrogen drone flies longer and greener Researchers at TU Delft together with the Royal Netherlands Navy and the Dutch Coastguard service developed a hydrogen-powered drone that is capable of vertical take-off and landing whilst also being able to fly horizontally efficiently for several hours, much like regular aircraft. Read more 05 November 2020 Fourteen TU Delft researchers receive Veni grant The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded a Veni grant worth up to 250,000 euros to fourteen highly promising young TU Delft scientists. Read more 05 November 2020 TU Delft Nominator for The Earthshot Prize On 1 November the search for the first winners of The Earthshot Prize began. Taking inspiration from President John F. Kennedy’s Moonshot, the Earthshot Prize is a prestigious global environment prize, aiming to find new solutions to the world’s biggest environmental problems. Read more 04 November 2020 Vidi grants for four leading TU Delft researchers The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded four TU Delft researchers a Vidi grant worth 800,000 euros. Read more 02 November 2020 Flags at half-mast for free and safe education On Monday 2 November, French schools will commemorate the attack on Samuel Paty and with that the attack on free and safe education. That is why the flags on Dutch university buildings, including those of TU Delft, will also be flying at half-mast. Pieter Duisenberg, President of the Association of Universities in the Netherlands: “The horrific murder of Samuel Paty unfortunately shows once again that we must continue to stress the importance of freedom of speech. This is a great good, certainly in education, for which we must all stand firm. Teachers worldwide must be able to do their job without fear or pressure.” Read more 02 November 2020 Eight Best Graduates nominated for TU Delft Best Graduates 2020 Today, 3 November 2020, Delft University Fund announced the eight TU Delft Best Graduates 2020. Each year, TU Delft’s eight faculties nominate their Best Graduate. On 17 November, during the TU Delft Best Graduate Award Ceremony 2020, one of these eight nominees will receive the prestigious title TU Delft Best Graduate 2020. Read more 02 November 2020 TU Delft presents eight Best Graduates 2021 Today, 29 October 2021, Delft University Fund announced the eight TU Delft Best Graduates 2021. Each year, TU Delft’s eight faculties nominate their Best Graduate. On 11 November, during the TU Delft Best Graduate Award Ceremony 2021, one of these eight nominees will receive the prestigious title TU Delft Best Graduate 2021. Read more 30 October 2020 Delft student numbers increase despite coronavirus TU Delft continues to attract increasing numbers of students. At the start of October, provisional figures showed that there were 27,256 registered students, compared to 26,187 last year – a rise of approximately 4 percent, slightly lower than the national trend. Read more 29 October 2020 Night Watch scanned in 3D for the first time Read more ... Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 You are on page 46 Page 47 Page 48 ... For journalists Looking for an expert? Please contact our press officers. At TU Delft we are always willing to help journalists. Share this page: Facebook Linkedin Twitter Email WhatsApp Share this page